Study on employment in small and medium-sized cities

Context & objectives:
Small and medium-sized cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have unemployment rates higher than the national average of 11.5% in 2013. As a result of different "Saudization" strategies for youth employment and women (included in the 10th Plan), the Ministry of Employment is now seeking to stimulate Regional Development and in particular that of intermediate-sized cities.
The project strives to:











